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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 175
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 175
egotistical
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: excessively self-centred or self-important
Synonyms: conceited, vain
Antonyms: humble, selfless
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as egotistical. In context, egotistical suggests something that is excessively self-centred or self-important.
elegiac
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: mournful or reflective, especially about the past
Synonyms: melancholic, lamenting
Antonyms: joyful, celebratory
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as elegiac. In context, elegiac suggests something that is mournful or reflective, especially about the past.
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enigma
noun • Advanced
Meaning: a person or thing that is mysterious
Synonyms: mystery, puzzle
Antonyms: certainty, clarity
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of enigma. In this context, enigma refers to a person or thing that is mysterious.
ensconce
verb • Advanced
Meaning: settle securely or comfortably
Synonyms: settle, install
Antonyms: dislodge, evict
Examples: The passage uses the verb “ensconce” to describe an important action. Here, to ensconce means to settle securely or comfortably.
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epigram
noun • Advanced
Meaning: a short witty or pointed statement
Synonyms: quip, aphorism
Antonyms: ramble, discourse
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of epigram. In this context, epigram refers to a short witty or pointed statement.